Weekend getaways from Chicago

Photograph: Max GlaessnerHit the road this summer with help from our road trip guide.

You've survived another winter, which means it's time to pack up the car and hit the road for one of the many weekend getaways located a day's drive from Chicago. Whether you're looking for a long weekend spent hitting restaurants and bars in Nashville, Cleveland or other big cities; a day trip to Milwaukee; or a kid-friendly place for a family beach trip, we've got you covered with itineraries for making the most of your summer.